Oholot: Understanding the Meaning of Tumah & Taharah

#YourTorah by JOFA UK

May 15, 201800:18:29Religion & Spirituality

Rabba Dr. Carmella Abraham looks into masekhet Ohalot, reflecting on end of life experiences and inviting us to see the taharah (purity) behind the tumah (impurity). This YourTorah episode is dedicated by Rabba Dr. Carme...

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